Lifting platforms are vehicles from the group of lifting and transmission equipment which are produced in accordance with the requirements of the work and ensure that the works are carried out in safety and in appropriate ergonomic conditions and they work under heavy load for their purpose. With this feature, it is necessary to establish the most suitable platform to provide and maintain safe working conditions where needed. The dimensions of the platform to be selected and the characteristics of the load to be carried vary depending on the purpose for which it will be used. But the main thing is that it is easy to use.
There are many types of hydraulic and scissor lift platforms in general. For example, single scissor platform, multi scissor platform, tandem scissor platform, disabled platform, vehicle lifting platform, scissor loading platform, U type low platform, low platform, motorcycle platform, electric motorcycle platform, mobile platform and the like. In addition to hydraulic scissor lifts, hanging access platform, column working platform, mobile work platform or mechanical telescopic platforms are also used. However, no matter which type is used, it is necessary to have the control and munitions performed at certain periods in order to protect the employees and ensure their safety and to eliminate the responsibilities of the employer in possible accidents.
Control and Inspection Principles of Platforms
The obligations of employers are explained under the general obligations heading in the Regulation on Health and Safety in the Use of Work Equipment issued by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security on the basis of the Occupational Health and Safety Law. Accordingly, it is the basic obligation of employers to take the necessary measures to ensure that the machinery and equipment to be used in the workplace are suitable for the work to be performed and not to harm the employees in terms of health and safety. Accordingly, in the selection of lifting platforms to be used in the workplace, they must take into account the specific working conditions in the workplace and hazardous situations in terms of health and safety. The important thing is that when using lifting platforms, they do not present any danger to the employees.
Employers may not be able to provide complete security when taking all necessary measures. Under these regulations, employers must strive to at least minimize the effects of potential hazards in those situations where the health and safety of their employees cannot be fully ensured.
our organization TÜRCERT Technical Control and Certification Inc.conducts regular inspections and inspections of lifting platforms located between the lifting and conveying equipment of the enterprises and reports the detected errors and dangerous situations to the operation.
The Regulation on Health and Safety in the Use of Work Equipment also describes the types of machines, control periods, criteria to be considered during periodic checks and what the relevant standards are. According to the regulations herein, lifting platforms must be inspected and inspected at least once a year unless another time is specified in the relevant standards.
The standards considered during the inspection of lifting platforms are:
- TS EN 280 + A2 Mobile work platforms that can be upgraded - Design calculations - Balance criteria - Construction - Safety - Inspection and tests
- TS EN 1495 + A2 Platforms - Columnar work platforms
- Steel wire ropes - Safety - Section 12385: Operation and maintenance information
- TS EN 13157 + A1 Cranes - Safety - Hand-driven lifting equipment
- TS EN 818-6 + A1 Short link chain - For lifting purposes - Safety - Section 6: Chain slings - Technical specification for use and maintenance information to be supplied by the manufacturer
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